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Photo Gallery: McAllen Memorial defeats PSJA Wolverines 42-38 in neck and neck play

PSJA Memorial’s Ruben Perez (3) carries the ball against McAllen Memorial defender JD Garza (28) in a District 16-5A DI game at PSJA Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com) McAllen Memorial running back Oscar Jasso (3) carries the b...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsOct 9, 2026

Cannery Public Market opens as new wellness hub in Brownsville

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday welcomed the Cannery Public Market to Brownsville. The Cannery Public Market is the city's newest hub centered on health and wellness. A partnership with the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley will bring a f...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsOct 8, 2026

Rio Grande Valley expects drier weather as Isaias nears

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Hurricane Isaias will continue to get stronger out in the Gulf, and even though it will stay very far away from the Rio Grande Valley, we will still get some impacts from it. The current forecast brings the hurricane inland near the Alabama/Flor...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main NewsOct 8, 2026

Stretch of rain coming to an end, dangerous Gulf conditions

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The recent stretch of daily showers and steady rainfall is near its end across the Rio Grande Valley. Thursday will likely be our last meaningful chance for showers and a few rumbles of thunder before drier weather takes over. The best rain wil...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main NewsOct 8, 2026

Feds confirm surge in military troops, Chinook helicopters on Rio Grande Valley border

Border Report on Wednesday confirmed that "hundreds" of military troops have been repositioned from other border posts to the Rio Grande Valley and are actively patrolling from McAllen, in Hidalgo County, and throughout Starr County. It comes after Coast Guard were shot at Sept. ...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main NewsOct 8, 2026

UTRGV men's basketball culture shining bright

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — UTRGV Men's Basketball Coach Brandon Chambers is gearing up for his first tipoff as head coach. But if you look at the character of this locker room, you wouldn't even recognize that this group's been together for just a few months. On Monday, th...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsOct 7, 2026

UTRGV football to host first ranked SLC opponent of the season

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — UTRGV football had another tough outing on the road. Coach Travis Bush says there is no such thing as a layup in the Southland Conference. Every opponent will fight tooth and nail to come out on top, and the same applies to this week's matchup ag...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsOct 7, 2026

Driscoll Children’s Hospital forms first pediatric aerodigestive team

M cALLEN — For years the Rio Grande Valley has been medically underserved with many healthcare advances arriving in the area years after they’ve been introduced elsewhere. Now things are beginning to change for the better — a change that Dr. Roberto Solis and Dr. Pompeyo Quesada ...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsOct 7, 2026

‘Data does not lie’: Valley counties account for high rate of partner homicides

I n the Rio Grande Valley, nine people were murdered by their abusive partner in 2025, according to the Honoring Texas Victims Report released last Thursday. There were five victims in Hidalgo County; three women, and two men. In Cameron County, there were three victims, all of w...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsOct 7, 2026

Editorial: US, Mexico both sending more troops to RGV border; we should know about it

U. S. military and Mexican government officials have announced they are sending hundreds of troops to the border along the Rio Grande Valley. Cooperation between our two countries is a good thing, but they should provide more information to local officials, and to Valley resident...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsOct 7, 2026

A hurricane in the Gulf by Thursday

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — All eyes are on a developing storm system in the southwestern Gulf, southeast of the Rio Grande Valley. Tropical Depression 9 is currently more than 150 miles southeast of the Valley and is forecast to move east, then northeast, toward the centr...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsOct 6, 2026

Attorney: ‘Local golfing legend’ ready to accept responsibility in gambling case

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A “local golfing legend” is ready to accept responsibility for running an illegal sports gambling ring, according to his attorney. Ronald Lynn Kilby, 71, of Lakeway, Texas — who owns Killer’s Golf in McAllen — plans to plead guilty to a federal co...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsOct 6, 2026

Man who hit ICE officer with Yeti cup sentenced to 10 months in prison

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who hit a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in the head with a Yeti cup was sentenced to 10 months in prison on Tuesday. Reynaldo Cisneros, 47, of Donna was building a home in December 2025, when ICE decided to conduct “immigr...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsOct 6, 2026

Edinburg man sentenced to 60 years after trying to burn his pregnant girlfriend alive

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Edinburg man was sentenced to 60 years in prison after being found guilty of trying to burn his pregnant girlfriend alive and holding her against her will, according to Hidalgo County District Attorney Toribio "Terry" Palacios. Jorge Luis Ram...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsOct 6, 2026

Scattered storms to continue through Wednesday in the Valley

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County and Willacy County residents may be getting a little tired of repeated rains after these last few days. As of early Tuesday morning, some areas along the coast into Brownsville had received another 2+ inches of rain. That is startin...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main NewsOct 6, 2026

Valley Storm Team: A closer look at the recent active weather pattern and the tropics

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – After an extended period of dry conditions and the return of severe drought across many parts of the Rio Grande Valley, the long-awaited rainfall finally arrived, delivering impressive totals across the region. A combination of the remnants of H...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsOct 6, 2026

Soaking rains deliver nearly 8 inches in just 72 hours

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – After an extended period of dry conditions and severe drought across many parts of the Rio Grande Valley, the long-awaited rainfall finally arrived, delivering impressive totals across the region. A combination of the remnants of Hurricane Polo,...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main NewsOct 6, 2026

McAllen man, 38, gets life in 2017 capital murder case

Armando Adrian Arebalo A 38-year-old McAllen man was sentenced to life in prison without parole in the case of a 2017 murder that occurred during a botched robbery of cash and methamphetamine. A Hidalgo County jury found Armando Adrian Arebalo guilty of capital murder after 41-ye...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsOct 5, 2026

Flash flood update: Conditions for rain persist through week

I n a bulletin issued early Monday, the National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley office advised that a threat of flash floods continues near the Lower Valley and lower Texas coast. NWS predicted a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall Monday during the day and evening n...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsOct 5, 2026

UTRGV tennis complex construction underway

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The new home of the UTRGV men's and women's tennis programs is set to be completed in early 2027. The UTRGV Tennis Complex is part of nearly $200 million in construction, renovations, and enhancements impacting all 18 UTRGV sports programs. This ...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsOct 5, 2026

Man who smuggled meth for his mother sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In March, when customs officers caught Acxel Marquez transporting drugs, his mother received a phone call. Marquez had crossed the border with 121 pounds of methamphetamine. If convicted, he faced a mandatory minimum of 10 years in federal prison....

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsOct 5, 2026

A stalled boundary in the Gulf keeps the rain coming in the days ahead

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – There has been a rainy pattern across the Rio Grande Valley where rain totals have been plentiful over the last five days. Radar is estimating around eight inches, give or take, for several locations. This pattern stays locked in as a boundary r...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsOct 5, 2026

The rain isn't done yet, several more inches of rain still on the way

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Rainfall over the last 5 days range anywhere from 3 to 8 inches and it is still raining across the Rio Grande Valley. Additional rainfall will add up to 2 to 4 inches with lower amounts west and highest amounts east. On the high end some areas c...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsOct 4, 2026

ValleyCentral Weekend Report: Vance in the Valley, Fluidstack project in Cameron County

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On this week’s edition of ValleyCentral Weekend Report, Anchor Alejandra Yanez breaks down all the news of the week. Starting with the biggest stories of the week, in case you missed them. Vice President JD Vance was in the Rio Grande Valley thi...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsOct 3, 2026

Editorial: Deportations in Valley have taken a major toll; policy changes needed

T he recent crackdown on immigration has affected our entire country, but probably the areas most affected are those along the border such as the Rio Grande Valley, where immigrants comprise a larger percentage of the population. Local officials, advocates and observers note that...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsOct 3, 2026

Forever Family: Ray

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Every week, CBS Rio Grande Valley works to find a forever home for a Rio Grande Valley foster child as part of our Forever Family partnership with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. RELATED: Visit our Forever Family page her...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsOct 3, 2026

Rain chances thrive in the Valley this weekend

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The chance for rain remains high across the Rio Grande Valley through the weekend and into early next week. A deep supply of Gulf moisture, a passing cold front, and an active coastal trough will work together to keep wet weather in the forecast...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsOct 2, 2026

Storms causing power outages across the Valley

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Hundreds of AEP Texas and Magic Valley Electric Coop customers are without power Friday afternoon. The outages are caused by the constant storms moving throughout the Rio Grande Valley. The AEP Texas outage map shows nearly 550 customers in Hida...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsOct 2, 2026

McAllen man sentenced to life in prison for 2017 murder

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A McAllen man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 41-year-old San Antonio man in 2017. More than nine years after the fatal shooting, a Hidalgo County jury found Armando Adrian Arebalo, 37, of McAllen, guilty of the murder o...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsOct 2, 2026

Brownsville podcaster to take The Lorenzini Show on the road

B rownsville songwriter and podcaster Lorenzo Lopez is getting ready to take The Lorenzini Show on the road, saying he has 40 original songs ready to perform at clubs and venues around the Rio Grande Valley. The Lorenzini Show is a podcast that airs occasionally from Lopez’s reco...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsOct 2, 2026

Threat of heavy rains and flooding linger

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - The combination of a slow-moving, weak frontal boundary and lots of tropical moisture are combining to keep rain chances high for the Rio Grande Valley. Most of the Valley has received at least a little rain over the past 24 hours, with some are...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsOct 2, 2026

H-E-B announces dates for annual Feast of Sharing

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The H-E-B Feast of Sharing is returning to the Rio Grande Valley. The annual event brings families, friends, and neighbors across Texas for a holiday feast. This year, H-E-B is hosting 27 feasts in Texas and Mexico, including the Rio Grande Val...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsOct 2, 2026

Heavy rain heading to parts of Rio Grande Valley

S trong thunderstorms tonight into Friday and flash flooding risk late today into early next week across parts of South Texas are in the forecast, according to an early morning bulletin from the National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley office. “A favorable weather p...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsOct 2, 2026

Texas Oncology opens new facility in McAllen; expanding cancer care in RGV

M cALLEN — Despite the humidity Tuesday evening, local officials, healthcare workers and community leaders gathered together to celebrate a milestone in cancer care in the region. With fans in hand swaying back and forth people stood side by side as Texas Oncology officially open...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsOct 2, 2026

Rain event delayed, thunderstorms still expected

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A flash flood event is in effect for Starr and Hidalgo counties. Starr County A flash flood advisory has been upgraded to a flash flood warning in Starr County. The warning will be in effect until 12:30 a.m. Friday. Hidalgo County A flash flood ...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main NewsOct 1, 2026

Valley Storm Team: A wet weekend ahead

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The return of rain to the Rio Grande Valley is the main topic in this episode of Valley Storm Team. Meteorologist Lexie Walker and Forecaster Craig Verley dive into the details of concerns about the expected rains. A big shift in the weather pat...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main NewsOct 1, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Braxton Speights and Oscar Jasso

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Two running backs who combined for 588 yards and 11 touchdowns are getting the spotlight for this week's Athlete of the Week segment. McAllen Memorial's Braxton Speights and Oscar Jasso share a friendly rivalry that paid off double time on the ...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main NewsOct 1, 2026

A lot of rain over many days is forecast to soak the Valley

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Heading into Thursday, rain chances will increase across the Rio Grande Valley and remain elevated through the weekend and into next week. Each day will bring around an 80% chance of showers, periods of steady rain, pockets of heavy rainfall, a...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsOct 1, 2026

'Build the future of warfare': $3.2B shipyard breaks ground in Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Vice President JD Vance joined Texas leaders Wednesday for the groundbreaking of a massive new shipyard at the Port of Brownsville, a $3.2 billion project expected to create 10,000 permanent jobs in the Rio Grande Valley. Saronic Technologies ...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsSep 30, 2026

Vannie Cook Children's Clinic celebrates 25 year anniversary

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Vannie Cook Children's Clinic celebrated its 25th anniversary with a luncheon at the Embassy Suites in McAllen on Wednesday. Clinic employees and volunteers were honored at the luncheon. People who have fought and beat cancer also spoke at t...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsSep 30, 2026

RGV Red Crowns prepare for U.S. Open Cup

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Rio Grande Valley Red Crowns are ready to play with the pros this Saturday. The Red Crowns are in their second season, and their chance to face the pros is within reach. The club is beginning its first U.S. Open Cup qualifying run with the ...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main NewsSep 30, 2026

Vaqueros football team coming back strong after bye week

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Vaqueros football team is in high spirits after its bye week. But now it's time to get back to work. UTRGV sets its sights on capturing that elusive first road win of the season this Saturday night at East Texas A&M. The message from the Va...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main NewsSep 30, 2026